Description

4,6-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde is a versatile and reactive aldehyde derivative of a dimethylated cyclohexene, serving as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde group and an alkene within a substituted ring system, makes it a critical precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and flavor & fragrance industries seeking to introduce specific stereochemistry and functional groups into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural motifs contribute to biological activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating complex, musky, or woody aroma chemicals used in perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation, and other cyclization or functionalization reactions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
CAS No.	36635-35-5
Molecular Formula	C9H14O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Formyl-4,6-dimethylcyclohex-3-ene; 4,6-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexene-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 4,6-dimethyl-; 4,6-Dimethyl-δ³-cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4,6-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.